EEEK!: I did a LIVE YouTube interview with Evan Carmichael for the IWSG. Just before, I found out my webcam wasn't supported by Google Hangouts. Enter panic mode. Evan was waiting. We could hear each other, and I could see him, but he couldn't see me. So I quickly booted up my laptop. Thank goodness it worked, and with seconds to spare, too. The lighting on my end would've been better otherwise. I also had to shoo away two of my cats during his answers. Those pesky creatures! lol

Sorry about the AC. Remember when ours broke during the summer a few of years ago. I'm in VA but the heat was boiling. By the time we got it fixed we'd got used to it somewhat but the guys who came to replace it was like whoa when they entered the house. Hopefully September will be better, good luck with your new story and stay safe during Irma.

Wow, congratulations on that award! What a great group to be part of, and it's very well deserved. Hooray!Sorry August was rough for you. I hope September is better. And that you and your family (kitties included) all stay safe during Irma.

Congrats on the award. Not the time to be without AC here in Florida. We have an old car that just developed a problem. It's hard to know whether to invest the money in the old or get new. I think we will go used this time around. Hang in there...and I think we are going to be lucky "fingers crossed" and Irma pass us by here in the Panhandle. It's "funny" how people freak out...but it is essential to be prepared. We always are and if it's too bad we'll get out of town.sherry @ fundinmental

Being without AC is tough! I almost had a heat stroke four years ago, because my woo-woo ex-roommate refused to help with paying for AC for the few months we needed it, and because she was convinced "toxins" were lurking in AC, waiting to maim us all.

Man when it rains it pours. Glad its is behind you. Congrats on the writing. I think you did great. Join your Sparklers. You have some pretty cool ideas girl. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. HUGS Juneta @ Writer's Gambit

Sunnyside up, Lady Chrys! You're such a beacon for us all. While the Dog Days of summer get all the credit, nobody mentions the pesky gremlins that disable A/Cs and dismantle cars. Grr...But they're out there. Fabulous interview - and what a great save! My 'One Word' would be Persevere. This week, anyway ;-)High Five on the Top Ten award! You never cease to amaze me.

First, congrats on the blog award!! And 100 pages in ten days is impressive and inspiring. Summer is why I will never live in Florida (my folks are there), but autumn is on the horizon, so better times with cooler temps are on the way.

No AC sounds like a drag. I just bought a car in July and it was a time suck getting it done. Then had to help my mom with her car insurance and to settle her claim when she got in an accident. So haven't been writing as much either. Awesome that you started a new project.

I'm sorry you have had to deal with the heat and the car issues plus the rest that has happened to you. I hope you will be out of harm from Irmas path. Stay safe and thinking about you. Congrats on starting a new book!

I'm sorry that you've been going through a rough time; A/C is definitely important to have, especially in a place like Florida! And I always think of cars as being like computers; that is, we don't really think about how much we need them until they break down, and then it just feels like we can't do most of the things we need to do until they're fixed. And of course, they always break down at the most inconvenient times. I hope that things get better for you. If it wasn't for the fact that we live far away from each other and every time I bake something I end up burning it, I'd bake you a batch of cupcakes. :)

Hi Chrys - I sure hope the sparkling spark returns soon - I'm sure it will ... that interview was great. Just things tend to happen - and I hope Irma stays sufficiently far away ... all the best and here's to a better Autumn - take care - Hilary

CONGRATULATIONS on being selected as one of the top ten writing blogs! That's quite an august group. You should be very proud of yourself. Not just for being selected, but for the recognition that all of your hard work is truly appreciated. Concentrate on that. Good vibes, good vibes... you're doing GREAT, kiddo!

Sorry to hear you have been having a hard time with AC and cars. Great that you have a brand new idea to work on and 100 pages seems brilliant to me. I've hit a midway slump with my ms at the moment. Hope the Sparklers team works out, it seems like a cool idea.

Hi, Chrys! So sorry to hear of your troubles. Yikes! I can't live without my air, and I live in New Jersey. Can't imagine doing without it in Florida.

I've entered your book giveaway and have enjoyed your interview. I thought I was following you on Goodreads but when I saw the "follow this author" button, I tried to click it and it didn't work. Just to let you know. But I'm tech-challenged.

I've connected to your Sparklers team although I want you to know I may not be able to participate fully at times due to work load. All best to you.

Sorry about the woes, Chrys! I'd be in full panic mode without my a/c. And don't get me started on broken down cars. On a brighter note, congrats on your top ten writing blogs award! That's awesome! You have so many positive things going - a lot to celebrate. :)

Chrys, you know the axiom when it rains it pours? Your AC then our car. That's bad enough. I'm sorry you're having a bad time. I hope Irma leaves you & your family alone. Congrats on the blog award. Hugs.